[78-L] Discographic question

[Sherry Mayrent]

I have a question concerning how properly to list a recording in my 
database when both copies that I own have the labels reversed and the 
incorrect matrix number stamped on the recording as well.  The 
problem is made even more interesting by the fact that this release 
(Columbia E6026) is actually a "reissue" of two Favorite recordings, 
and the matrix number printed under the catalog number on the 
Columbia label is actually the Favorite catalog number (which is 
correct for the title printed there, though not for the actual 
tune).  But in addition to that Favorite number/Columbia matrix, the 
Favorite matrix number (as reported in Rainer Lotz's discography) for 
that title is also stamped into the disc.

Is everyone confused yet?  I wouldn't have known about the reversal 
except that one of the sides is an instrumental version of a very 
well-known Yiddish folk song.  And I've had other situations where 
the labels are reversed, but the information stamped into the record 
is correct, which feels easier to deal with, somehow.

Anyway, my dilemma is, do I list what is on the label and be forever 
confused, do I list what is on the label with a note that it is 
incorrect, or do I list the correct information?

All opinions would be welcome.

-- Sherry

Sherry Mayrent
Associate Director, KlezKamp
www.klezkamp.org